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In an attempt to get in on the hyperlocal (ugh, that word) trend, glossy rag interviewed pretty people about their favorite places to go in specific San Francisco neighborhoods. Above, Mission district fans prattle on about Revolution Cafe, Beauty Bar, and a bench.

Oh, God. The ladies at opened up nominations for their "2009 style council." That is to say, you get to vote from this pool of candidates for most stylish person in San Francisco. While all of them are worthy candidates, you will probably recognize 0.00 of these locals with faces full of fashion. But you should still vote for one (out of 80) of them here. (Tip: don't vote for any candidate sporting severe bangs or anything looking back to the '80s.) The winner gets a spread in the 7x7 September fashion issue. May God be with them. In related news, the SF Fashion Awards happen later this month. Isn't that adorable?

Leilani Labong, conducting an interview for the most recent 7x7, tried her damndest to get Garrison Keillor (who was just at City Arts & Lectures on Saturday) to admit that his new collection of love sonnets is just pornography in disguise. She asked asinine things like "Is there any part of you that considers the racy element a rebellion against your public persona?" and "Your more erotic sonnets steer clear of raunch. Was this important to you?" and "Do you have a quality that has a remarkable effect on women?" It sounds as if Leilani thought she was interviewing someone else -- Ron Jeremy perhaps? -- and not the godfather of homespun, old-timey, Minnesota storytime. Who would imagine Garrison effing Keillor would ever be capable of writing anything that resembled "raunch," let alone ask him if this was important to him? But sure, maybe we need to read one of the "racier" poems to know why Leilani went there.

laid out the accomplishments of newly middle-aged "PR pro" Lori Puccinelli Stern, she left off our favorite: defender and fellow bee-savior of Holy Mother of San Francisco.

7x7 Magazine's Ert O'Hara and Jessica Battilana take on San Francisco's pricey yet independent Valencia Street. They tackle such topics as where to get the best coffee (which they describe as an "intensely personal choice"), about overpriced restaurant Spork (which used to be an affordable KFC frequented by families), and hunting for "Prada shoes, Pucci slip dresses, Vivienne Westwood jackets and Chanel sunglasses" at Community Thrift (which used to be frequented by local madres looking for the cleanest pair of OshKosh B'Gosh overalls). While they report on nothing new for locals of the area, it provides some insight for those who haven't checked out the V-strip in ages.

The editors at 7x7 came up with a surprisingly decent list of things you should shove in your mouth before you die. (See, the girls on Maiden Lane do too eat!) "The Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die" recommends trying out local food favorites like a cheese slice at Arinell Pizza, sesame balls at Yank Sing, and the chicken pot pie at Liberty Café. Although we think you should taste Tu Lan's imperial rolls and Velvet Cantina's nacho dip, or whatever they call it, before your bowels release, the list is up to snuff. Do you think they missed any must-have SF dishes? Let us know in the comments. [via Eater]